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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13
A Husbands Mistake.

One Of the most pathetic incidents of
the Exeter Theatre fire On England was
the rescue Of a woman. who was carried
ont of the furnace Of flame upon the back
Of "a brave man tie was with his wife
at the play when the fire broke out and
succeeded in dragging her part way to
The door, where She fell. There was an
instant Of despair and bewildormcnt: /:
and then he snatchcd a covering form
from the floor in the dense crowd and
struggled through tho smoke and dark
ness 90 reach thc street with a shriekinQ
woman on his back At last bee was out
of danger and broa'hlcssly lowered his
burden. Alas, it was not his wife. ln
the confusion and darkness he had ros-
cued stranger and frft his wife % bc
tamplcd 90 death boz The lobmos Of The
theatre -Neo R0rk Tribune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

with a more teudcrly sweet eXprcssios
than IN the old time. Two feeble, white
haired sid uieH werc pretending TO play
chess on the other sid6. The room was
small, bare, comiortiess; but there was
,,t lesst love and contentment. The old
men were harmless, The girl was tenoeF
and patient, aud she worked with al het
might To supply their few and simple
wants. She had worked for them FOR
ten years ever since Mr.. Dalton and his
chief clerk, Michael Anger, left West
wood, tuined indeed. hut not disgraced /,
ever since that dreadful day Whetl Philip
Wynne heartlcssly said they were both
mistaken, and escaped with his partner,
Robert Driver, the author of their ruin.
Suddenly their came loud knock at
the door, and without waiting for a
reply, the latch was raised, and Jack
Hardy entered the shabby little room.
my darling, l have found Soul
am not too late" he cried, clasping Ag-
mes in his strong arms. "rcll me it is
not too late
"No, it is not too late, Agnes sobbed
al have found out
THAT we were both mistaken, my
darling; l. In daring 10 think was
worthy of your love; you; In thinking
never would be; but let us forget the
past and begin again"
"But my father and Michaelm
"Iour father will always be my father,
dear, and Michael will always be my
dear old friend. The world his gone
we'll with me during the last ten years
and now to find YOU again, and willing
TO share my good fortune, have nothing
left 70 wish for. am not even sure that
am sorry We were both mistaken long
ago. Happiness won by waiting ia not
only sweet, but sure The Quiosr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13
Washihator,

THE Navy Department has directed the
Commandants Of the New York and Norfolk
Navy Yards 20 prepare for the building of
he O'OOO-ton ships ordered by Congress.
DURING September the national debt was
decreased Sll,2l7, ,96g This leaves tho tota-
lebt, less cash i'm the Treasury, at 81 2DJ 800,
500; cash in the Treasury, $47S, 500, ,6l2.
THE recent bond purchases at premium
~ the Treasury Department effected n saw
ny OF over four millions of interest money
o the Government.
THERE are fifteen Government Schools in
Alaska. The Territory's school population
numbers $500, and the average attendance
n the fifteen schools is 400.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13
newsnaner in nlinoia

A newspaper in Illinois recently
brought suit against forty-threo men who
would not pay their subscription, and
obtained judgment in each for full
amount Of the claim. or these, twenty
eight men made afiidavits that they owned
no more property than the law allowed
them, thus preventing attachment Then
they, under the decision of the Supreme
Court, were arrested for petty larceny,
and bound over in the sum Of $500 each.
All but six gave bonds, while six went
to Jail It makes no difference TO what
part Of the continent the paper goes, a
bill sent to the Postmaster, Justice Of
the Peace OF any United States officer
can be collected.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13
Alta recent meeting held in AIo,ord,

Alta recent meeting held in Alexandra,
Virginia, to further the project to build
grand avenue from Washington TO
Mount Vernon, it was explained that the
proposed avenue would run for two
miles through the Arlington property,
and that it was expected that the Govern
ment would construct at least that
portion. The various states would be
asked to send trees to be planted in the
parking along the borders of Mount
Vernon avenue, and it is hoped that the
thirteen original States would be sufIi-
ciently interested to place in life form,-
IN bronze or marble, the signers of the
Declaration or Independence
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13
sou,b and wsst

A SINGLE highwayman I'm Texas r0btJed
two stages the other night, relieving the pas
enRers, who werc compelled To stand in n
row ON the roadside, of about $4,000.
REv. HENay CLEMENS, while derangcd
ihot and killed himself at Cleveland, Ohio.
THE General Assembly of the knights OF
labor opened at Minneapolis OH Monday
The principal event OF the day was General
Master Workman Powderly's address on
The World as Knighthood Would Make
john NJ REYNOLDS, Journalist, drew
pistol on Governor Martin, OF Kansas, at
Atchison, but was seized by policeman be-
fore he could use II.
THE National Farmers Alliance held it's
eventh annual Convention at Minneapolis,
with fifty delegates from Illinois. IOWA
Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Dakota
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

''The United States not only continue
their work Of feeding the rest Of the
world they steadily increase the amount
Of that work, says the Philadelphia
telegraph ''For the ten months ending
August 81 the exports OF beef and pork
exceeded by 81, 600, 600 the exports Of
the same kind in the same period in 1896.
The total was $50, 500, 600 or ratio Of
over S70, 600, 600 year The wonder Of
this thing is beyond parallel, and IL may
we'll claim a passing thought in these
days Of reflection upon the greatness, the
growth and the illimitable future Ct the
republic. Here is the contribution Of the
United States 10 the dinner table Of the
world in only two articles Of food cor.
sumption. All other meats than beef and
pork go 20 swell the enormous total. as
do breadstufs, fruits and vegetables.
canned goods, etc. We not only feed
ourselves more nourishingly and amply
than any other people are fed. but we
send these hundreds Of millions worth Of
food yearly to the markets Of other na.
tions. No other country does such a
work, nor ia an history has it been done.
Who could possibly have ioretold such
tale, surprising any Arabian Night
marvel 100 years agoT
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13
SONG

Go not, o perfect Dayl
o Day 30 beautiful, 50 golden bright.
A little longer stay
Soon in thy western window fades the light
soon comes the Night
Delayl
Go not, o perfect Day,
Go not, dear Life. away
Dear Life, ones cheerful friend and guest of
Sore,
A little longer staya
Soon wilt thou steal from us, and shut the
door,
And come no mOrel
Delay
Go not, dear Life, awayl
Robert Tro,cbriige. in Lippincotcs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

A Birmingham Conn. electrician has
new rat-trap, which, it is said, works
admirably. He attaches a piece of meat
to one pole of dynamo machine, which
can only be reached by the rat by stand
ing on plate which serves as the other
pole. Report says that no rat has yet
got the meat. but many have reached for
Ut, and the inventor is rewarded for his
ingenuity by large collection of dead
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

Canada is asked to grant an annual
subsidy of 5000, 900 for fifty years in aid
CT the proposed subway connecting
Prince Edward Island with the main
land the first cost being estimated at
30, 1000, 600. The tunnel is to be seven
or eight miles long, and, doubtless, will
cost more than the original figure.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

Even the nationality of Shakespeare
does not appear to be safe in these days
OF fantastic speculation. A Frenchman
rs said TO be writing book which will
show that the bard of Avon was of French
descent and his name was originally
Jaques Pierre, or, in plain English, John
Peter
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

A correspondent of the Philadelphia
North Amertcan calls attention to the fact
that Franklin's grave, at Fifth and Arch
streets, is IN neglected condition. He
suggests the prOpriety Of putting it in
proper shape, the more particularly as
DIR. franklin was a delegate to the Con-
Situtional Convention in 1887.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

Thomas A. Edison, the famous invent
or, may spend the winter in California
1t is reported that he will build winter
home at Thermalito, Butte County, Cal,
and erect fine laboratory. For several
years he has been experimenting with
specimens of the black sand deposit
found in that country, endeavoring to
extract gold therefrom.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

Carl Schurz says Of newspaper men
that they ''are the guardians Of truth and
personal liberty" This, the New York
World remarks, is the best thing Mr..
Schurz ever said.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

Professor f. E. Boynton says in the
Popular Science Monthly that region of
country twenty miles in diameter, where
North Carolina, South Carolina and
Georgia come together, "contains more
Interesting and rare plants than can be
found in any spot in the United States
occupying the same area" He calls the
district "a botanical bonanza"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

The Boston Glole has discovered that
IN six Eastern States there are now living
$500 people more than eighty years Of
age. In the aggregate these long-lived
t''down-eastersn have lived more than
$50. 600 years.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

With few notifications, these figures
may be taken 20 represent the average
expense entailed in raising an ordinary
boy. Many parents spend several times
as much. ItwOuld certainly be we'll for
young men who take all this as a matter
Of course, and think that their fathers
have done nothing for them, to reflect
that they owe a heavy debt Of gratitude
10 those that have brought them mp from
helpless infancy and equipped them to
fight for themselves the battle Of life. -
GOLiea 1y0Osv.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13

Ten years passed Agnes Dalton waa
sitting hy fhc fre in the dreary twilight
o February day older grown, but
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-10-13
Cost Of Raising a Boy.

"My father never did anyt hing foi
me, is an observation which is frequently
heard from the lips Of young men, but in
most cases a little reflection would con.
vince the speaker that he is making a
serious error A recent writer, hearing
the remark uttered by a young fellow
whose education, as the phrase goes, had
just been completed, and who was look.
ing around him TO find m opening In
business, took the trouble TO estimate
the cost Of bringing up the said young
fellow from his birth, which had been
betrayed, OF course, by the parent referred
to in such a sighting way. These are
his flnnrna,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
One LIVED, THE OTHER DIED

A woman formerly our slave is now our
cook. About eighteen months ago she be-
came sickly and had a cough and was con-
fined to bed, aud 1t was thought that she
had consumption. The treatment by physi-
clans failed to give relief. In December,
1884, a node or knot the size of goose egg
formed Just above the pit of the stomach,
which when anced discharged matter for :
or 8 months. One of these also formed
under her arm and three on her back, which
discharged matter for considerable time
For six months of this time. she was con-
fined 10 the house and most OF the time IN
bed. The stomach often refused food, by
rejecting VIII It she had eaten. She USED
great deal of medicine, but failed to be cur
ed. | bought one bottle OF your Is. Is. Is.
made mt Atlanta Ga,.) and gave IL 10 ner,
and she commenced to improve. L then
bought and gave her three bottles more ana
she cont nued to improve, and in two
mouths time her cough had ceased, her
constitution strengthened, appetite and
digestion good all discharges ceased, NODES
or knots disappeared and she went To
work apparently healthy and iattened up
greatly.
This woman had mar led sister OF near
same age who was affected in precisely the
same way and about the same tlme' She
had node or knot on pit of stomach, etc
She did not take any b. b. b. and the node
on her stomach ate through to the cavity;
She continued on the decline and wasted
away and finally died.
These were two terrible cases of blood
poison-one used b. b. Il. and was speed
lily cured-tbe other did not use II ana dieu;
1t Is most assuredly most wonderful blood
purifier. | refer to merchants OF this town.
Yours truly.
w. T. ROBINSON.
Tishabee, Ala, May 1, 1856.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
Advice TO Consumptives.

On the appearance of the first symp-
toms--as general debility, oss of APP
petite, chilly sensations followed by
night-sweats and cough--prompt
measures for relief should be taken.
Consumption is scroiulous disease OF
the lungs therefore use the great
anti scrolula or blood purifier and
strength-restorer,--Dr Pierce's "G old
en- Medical Discovery" Superior to
cod liver oil and nutritivc, and unsur-
passed as arectorial. For weak lungs,
splitting of blood and kindred aflec-
tons, it has no equal. Sold by drug
gists the world over For Dr. Pierce's
treatise on Consumption, send ten
cents in stamps to Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
No Boom There.

s.No." remarked the banker to the
stranger. 'there is no boom IN this
town. No false valued No real estate
excitement. The town enjoys steady.
substantial growth. We don't plat of
all the surrounding country into town
lots"
"Is that so ? The fact is. have a
few thousand / would like to invest In
irst-class real estate. but"
you have Jump into that buggy
three minute horse--take you out tc
Bigsnap park--on line dummy rail
way--get In on ground floor Great
est opportunity of your life. Proper
" doubles in value every three weeks
--Nebraska State Journal.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
Power of a Windmill.

One of the largest wind meters in ex-
istence is used for driving flour machin-
cry at Great Yarmouth England. 1t
has four sails. which are 40 feet inch
es long by II feet 6 inches wide, aud
extend from 100 feet from point to
point With a wind of 25 miles an
hour. the windmill has So horse power.
and will easily make $50 barrels Of
-four in twenty four hours. he build
ing containing the Touring apparatus
and supporting the motor of IL sto-
ries. stands 80 feet above foundation.
and is SO feet in diameter all the base.
and 16 at the top.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
Where He Got Apples.

eve just got my jacket full of the
dandiest golden sweets you ever saw,
said Jimmy Tuifboy as he rushed into
the house in hurry.
"Whcrc did you get them, James"
inquired his mother. ''Have you been
in Smiffkin's orchard. againP"
mo, ma'am. That is. didn't go
in the orchard, but l found "A
splendid place to sit on the wall and
reach. "-Hartford Evening Post
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11

ALWAYS CASH IN ADvANCE-as the sums
are too small to take up the time of book
keeper and collector.
For lie, Notices and Business Cards, 30
per cent additional.
For the convenience OF advertisers, Vet
tiers may be addressed care of the DALLAS
DAILY HERALD.
Checks will be given emitting the holder
to any replies received.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11

There will be a meeting of the
ladies of the Woman's Exchange at
the library rooms tomorrow evening
at 4 o'clock. A large attendance is
desired
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11

All who desire full information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scroiula
and scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores,
Rheumatism, Kidney Complaints, Catarrh,
etc., can secure by mail, free, a cony OF our
32 page illustrated Book Of Wonders, filed
with the most wonderful and startling
proof ever before known.
Address, BLOOD BALM CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
WANT COLUMN.

A ADVERTISEMENTS under the head Of
"a. To Rent-Rooms Wanted Rooms. To
Rent-Busines Places. TO Rent-llouses :;
Houses Wanted. Wanted-Agents; Per-
sonal; Lost and Found; Positions Want
ed Help Wanted. Wanted--Business
Chances; Miscellaneous. All properly
classified at the very low special cash
rate below:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
A Change

in the weather would be appreciated,
but you can obtain great deal OF
comfort if you would only try the
delic,ously cool soda water, milk
shakes and other cooling drinks, at G.
V. Wallers's drug store. While you
are there buy one of his celebrated Elec-
trio cigars.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
A SHERIFF RELEASED.

For n period of sixteen years have been
afflicted with catarrh of the the head which
bafilled the use of all medicines used, Sec
ing the advertisement of b. b. b., pur:.
chased and used six or seven bottles, and
although used irregularly have received
great relief, and recommend 1t as good
blood purifier. an
[sfgnedl J.K. HOLCOMBE, JR.,
Sheriff of HARRISON county, ia.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11

Subscribers to the HERALD who do
not get their papers regularly, will
confer favor on the office and help
the delivery service by reporting
failures OF carriers to the circulator.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
MEDICAL.

DR. ALDRICH, TREATS DISEASES or
- women and children, also all chronic
has had upwards Of twenty
Years experience. Office Si4 Elm ST.. Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11

n DUPRE, NJ. ID. (Recently OF Austin.)
-. Physician and Surgeon. AT office, 800
Elm street, from to IL a. M, to p. m,
and at residence, 1888 Elm street, p M To
3 a. m.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
HOUSE PAINTING.

HOUSE PAINTlNG-G. W. MERRY
| / House and Sign Painter, kalsomining,
Paper Hanging, Graininb and Glazing.
Portland and Cadiz streets.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11

Relieves every sor, OF Bleeding, Pain or
Infammation-Pond's Extract. Do not be
imposed upon by weak limitations.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
Egyptian Cotton Crop Report.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 10.-The' Pro-
duce Association report for Septem-
Der says that the cotton crop will
probably equal that of last season,
namely, 100000 centars gross. The
quality of the crop in Upper Egypt
has improved, but it is TOO early yet
to judge of the crop in Lower Egypt,
The weather was hot and favorable to
cotton.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11

VIZ W. WESTON, sol Elm street, cor
w ner Austin. select stock hardware
and cutlery. Genuine Glidden wire, steel
nails, &c.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
Notice These Bargains in Pianos and
Organs.

We offer special bargains in the fol-
lowing instruments, either Tor cash or
easy monthly payments:
PIANOS.
Square Grand Chickering, $lS5.
Square Fischer (nearly new. S275.
Square Dorman Il Holmes, Sl65.
Upright Schumacher (gold stringl
$265.
ORGANS.
Beatty organ eighteen stops) $40.
Taylor & Farley eight stops) $40.
All of these instruments in the very
best of order, and we will try to make
terms to suit purchasers, or will rent
at reasonable price. Call immedi-
ately. WILL A. WATKIN ~ Co.,
1877 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
ATTENTION CAPITALISTS.

long lease, building
w to suit, on Elm or Nam, west OF iar-
wood, about 50X7O, two stories, to be ready
BY June less, $. T. Blessing, 1921 Elm.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
HOUSE MOVING.

Houses moved ON short notice and work
guaranteed; bond given If required; leave
orders at Cooper ~ Robertson, real estate
agents, 7O2 Main street. j b SAINT n Co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
MISCELLANEOUS.

NIANUFAC ACQUIRING. We now have our
wi foundry IN operation, and prepared TO
contract for the manufacture OF anything
that can be made of wood and iron. Also
reneral repairing In iron and wood. Mum
gers Improved Cotton Machine Manufac-
turing Company, Dallas. Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11

General Boulanger il Here
in march sheet music form at sales
rooms of Frees ~ Son.
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FOR SALE.

E,OR SALE ON EASY GERMS. One
Il of the best neighborhood Family Gro
Gerry stores in Dallas Call at III sycamour
street. Williams a. Darlington.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Why don't you have your boots and shoes
made to order. when they don't cost any
more than stock work, at A. Blusts, 9l4
Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-11
Through Sleeping Cars for Calves
ton, St. Louis, Memphis and
Kansas City.
TRAINS ARRIVE At DALLAS

From ST. Louis ................. $500 p m
From Memphis aud Paris ....... 1889 p m
From Galveston .............. 1850 "A m
From Cleburne and Kansas City $50 p m
TRAINS DEPART FROM DALLAS
For ST. Louis Through sleeper oil. 1850 m
For Memphis and TeXarkana
Through sleeperl ............... 700 a m
For Galveston and Kansas City
Through sleeper. $40 p m
For Galveston .................. $40 a m
W. STORMS. Ticket Agent. Dallas.
JAMES :. Clark. General Passenger
Agent. Galveston.
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Santa FG Route.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa FG R'y.

CHAIR CARS ON ALL THROUGH
TRAINS FREE TO holders Of tirst-class
tickets between Dallas, Houston aud Gal
weston.
Direct connection for Austin, Gainesville,
Waco, san Antonio, Memphis, ST. Louis,
Kansas City and all points North, East and
West
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-01-07

Mr.. J. N. Norris, an old resident q
Rome. Ga, says. that he had been badly
troubled with Kidney Complaint for =
great many years aud With Eczema tor
three years; II times could scarcely
walk a0d had tried many remedies with
out benefit. until he began taking Elec..
trio Bitters and amounting his hands and
feet with BnckIen'e Arnica Salve. This
treatment afforded him great relief aud
he strongly recommends Electric Bitier-
10 al who suffer with Kidney Com.
paints. or need = Blood Purifier. sold
Nv Ncnringrr Bros >.